Mr. Frank of
Massachusetts (for himself and Mr.
Paul) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the
Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce, for
a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned

A BILL

To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of
marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the
Act to Remove Federal Penalties for
the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible
Adults.

2.

Elimination of
certain marijuana-related penalties

Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
no penalty may be imposed under an Act of Congress for the possession of
marijuana for personal use, or for the not-for-profit transfer between adults
of marijuana for personal use. For the purposes of this section, possession of
100 grams or less of marijuana shall be presumed to be for personal use, as
shall the not-for-profit transfer of one ounce or less of marijuana, except
that the civil penalty provided in section 405 of the Controlled Substances Act
(21 U.S.C. 844a) may be imposed for the public use of marijuana if the amount
of the penalty does not exceed $100.